Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of P-Waves

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of P-waves?

• A) They compress and then expand the rock in the direction the wave travels.
• B) They are generated near the surface and only compress the rock as they travel.
• C) They travel slower than other seismic waves.
• D) They displace the rock back and forth in a direction that is perpendicular to their travel direction.
• E) They cannot be recorded on seismographs.

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